RTC launches cargo service to aid farmers

SECUNDERABAD: In a move that would benefit thousands of farmers, the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) has decided to use it cargo services to ferry vegetables and fruits from the fields to markets.
On Saturday, the TSRTC launched the first service from Bowenpally Agriculture Market Yard.
“It has been observed that all farmers are spending a lot of money to bring their produce to the markets. They are paying a lot to transport vehicles.Now they can use RTC services by paying 40 paise per kilo. Each cargo bus will have a capacity of 10 tonnes,” said Bowenpally agriculture market committee chairman, TN Srinivasan.
“Today (Saturday), 10 cargo buses were launched. The number of buses will increase with demand. We can transport the products within the state and even to neighbouring states like Andhra Pradesh,” he added.